
Hard-boiled eggs are one of the most satisfying snacks or meal additions you can make, and the pressure cooker method takes all the guesswork out of getting them right every time. During pregnancy, fully cooked eggs are a go-to source of protein and choline, and this technique ensures the yolks are cooked all the way through — no runny centers, no second-guessing. The combination of high-pressure cooking followed by a natural release and an ice bath gives you eggs that are easy to peel and perfectly set. That ice bath step is key: it stops the cooking immediately and keeps the texture from turning rubbery or developing that greenish ring around the yolk. With just eggs and water, there are no hidden additives or questionable ingredients to worry about — just clean, simple food you can feel good about. Keep a batch in the fridge all week and you have an instant high-protein snack, salad topper, or quick breakfast ready to go at any moment.
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Eggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.

Pour 1 cup of water into the inner pot of the pressure cooker. Place a steamer basket or trivet inside. Arrange the eggs in a single layer on the basket.
Secure the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
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